Some doors only open by introduction.
The right room.
Anywhere.
Taitu Partners is a London-based advisory firm working in residence and citizenship by investment, Ethiopian green coffee and commodities, and cross-border business development between Africa, Europe and beyond.
Who we are
London-based. Rooted in Ethiopia.
Taitu Partners combines years of experience in investment migration with a network of licensed practitioners, exporters and institutional partners across Europe, Africa and the Caribbean. We work with a small number of clients at a time and manage every file from first consultation to completion.
About
A London advisory firm with roots in Ethiopia.
Taitu Partners opens international doors for clients whose plans extend beyond one country. We bring years of experience in investment migration, direct access to Ethiopia's coffee and commodity sector, and working relationships with licensed partners in every jurisdiction we serve.
Where we work
Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, the Pacific and Asia.
Sectors
Three sectors. One network.
Many of our clients work with us across more than one sector, under a single relationship.
Residence & Citizenship Planning
Residence and citizenship pathways for private clients and families.
ExploreSpecialty Coffee & Commodities
Ethiopian specialty coffee, sesame and pulses for international buyers.
ExploreCross-Border Business Development
Market entry, international property and technology partnerships.
ExploreResidence & Citizenship Planning
Residence and citizenship by investment.
We advise private clients and families on residence and citizenship pathways aligned with their nationality, family structure and long-term objectives, from visa-free access and international education to business mobility and tax planning, in coordination with independent tax advisers. Where a client's country of nationality does not permit dual citizenship, we focus on residence solutions that preserve the existing nationality.
Citizenship by investment
Caribbean and Pacific jurisdictions
Golden Visa programmes
Greece, Portugal, Malta and Italy
UAE Golden Visa
Ten-year renewable residence
Each application is prepared under our supervision and submitted through our licensed partners in the relevant jurisdiction, from initial due diligence to final approval.
Citizenship by investment
Government-approved programmes in Caribbean and Pacific jurisdictions grant citizenship to qualifying applicants and their families. Programme specifics are discussed in a private consultation.
Golden Visa programmes
Residence by investment in Greece, Portugal, Malta and Italy, with freedom of travel across the Schengen Area. Qualifying investments vary by jurisdiction. Depending on the programme, residence can lead to permanent residence and, subject to residence and naturalisation requirements, to citizenship.
UAE Golden Visa
A ten-year, self-sponsored and renewable residence visa for qualifying property investors, entrepreneurs and business investors, which can be extended to family members.
Specialty Coffee & Commodities
Ethiopian green coffee, sesame and pulses.
Ethiopia is the birthplace of Arabica coffee and one of Africa's leading sesame exporters. We source green coffee and agricultural commodities for roasters, importers and food manufacturers through licensed Ethiopian exporters, from offer list to shipment.
Specialty green coffee
Grade 1 and Grade 2 washed and natural lots from Yirgacheffe, Sidama and Guji
Sesame
Humera white sesame
Pulses
Chickpeas, mung beans and kidney beans
EUDR compliance
From 30 December 2026, coffee placed on the EU market requires geolocation data for every plot of production under the EU Deforestation Regulation. We prioritise exporters able to supply plot-level traceability with each lot.
From offer to shipment
Offer lists and pre-shipment samples, cupping and approval, export contract, and shipment coordination FOB Djibouti.
Cross-Border Business Development
Market entry and partnerships between Africa, Europe and beyond.
We support companies and investors entering new markets in both directions, from market assessment and partner identification to introductions at decision-maker level.
Market entry
Market assessment, regulatory landscape, partner and distributor identification, and in-market meeting programmes for companies entering Ethiopia and East Africa, and for African companies expanding into Europe. Since 2024, Ethiopia has opened banking, import, export, wholesale and retail trade to foreign investors.
International property
Property search, due diligence and acquisition support for income-producing assets, second homes and residence-qualifying purchases, completed through licensed local agents and lawyers.
Payments, fintech and AI
Commercial introductions between companies in cross-border payments and settlement, digital assets and artificial intelligence, and African corporates, banks and institutions.
Partner with us
Work with Taitu.
We partner with firms that serve the same clients and markets we do. Every partnership is governed by a written agreement.
- Private banks, wealth managers and family offices
- Coffee and commodity exporters and buyers
- Developers and property professionals
- Technology, payments and fintech companies
Contact
Request a consultation.
Every enquiry is read personally and answered within two working days.
[email protected]Legal & Privacy
Legal disclosure and privacy notice.
About Taitu Partners Ltd
Taitu Partners Ltd is a private limited company registered in England and Wales, company number 17121337, with its registered office at 71–75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ. Taitu Partners Ltd provides management consultancy, business development and business support services.
Nature of our services
Taitu Partners Ltd is not a law firm, a regulated financial institution, an immigration adviser regulated in the United Kingdom, or a government-appointed agent or marketing agent for any residence or citizenship programme. Our guidance on international residence and citizenship options is strategic and general in nature. We do not provide legal advice, UK immigration advice, tax, accounting or regulated financial or investment advice. Where such advice is needed, including legal and immigration advice in each jurisdiction, it is provided by independent, appropriately licensed professionals engaged by or for the client.
Residence and citizenship programmes
Applications under residence and citizenship programmes are submitted only by agents and legal practitioners authorised in the relevant jurisdiction. Information on this website is general, may change without notice and does not constitute an offer, a promotion of any specific programme or a guarantee of eligibility or approval. All decisions on applications are made solely by the relevant government authorities, and all applicants are subject to due diligence. Government fees, contributions and investments are paid directly to the government, its approved entities or approved projects, never to Taitu Partners Ltd.
Investments and property
Nothing on this website is an invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity, and it is not directed at retail investors in the United Kingdom. Taitu Partners Ltd does not offer, arrange or promote investment funds, securities or cryptoassets. Property purchases are completed through licensed local agents and lawyers, and purchase funds pass directly to the seller, developer or their legal representatives. All investments carry risk, values can fall as well as rise, and clients should take independent professional advice before committing funds.
Commodities
Taitu Partners Ltd acts as a sourcing agent. Goods are sold and exported by licensed exporters, who are responsible for product quality, export licensing and regulatory compliance, including documentation under the EU Deforestation Regulation.
Technology and digital finance
Introductions to payment, fintech and digital asset companies are made on a business-to-business basis only. Regulated services are provided solely by the relevant licensed firms. Taitu Partners Ltd does not provide payment, money transmission, exchange or custody services.
Fees and remuneration
Taitu Partners Ltd may charge clients advisory fees and may receive fees or commissions from partner firms in connection with introductions. Details of any remuneration relevant to a client's engagement are available on request.
Client funds and anti-money laundering
Taitu Partners Ltd does not hold or handle client funds or investment capital. We support the anti-money laundering and due diligence procedures of our partner firms, and we comply with the UK anti-money laundering requirements that apply to our activities.
Privacy notice
Taitu Partners Ltd is the data controller for personal data collected through this website. We collect the information you provide, such as your name, contact details, nationality and the content of your enquiry, and use it only to respond to your enquiry, to provide our services and, with your agreement, to introduce you to a relevant partner, who may be located outside the United Kingdom. Our lawful bases are your consent and our legitimate interest in responding to business enquiries. Enquiries sent through this website are delivered to us by our form service provider. We keep enquiry data for no longer than necessary and never sell it. Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation you may request access to, correction of or deletion of your data, and you may object to its use, by writing to [email protected]. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk. This website does not use advertising or tracking cookies. It loads fonts from Google Fonts, which receives your IP address to deliver them.
Limitation of liability
The content of this website is provided for general information only. While we take care to keep it accurate and current, we accept no liability for any loss arising from reliance on it. Links to third-party websites are provided for convenience, and we are not responsible for their content.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.